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Energy News 10 October 2025 - 31 October 2025

Chevron (CVX) Stock Rallies on $2B Pipeline Deal – Could $200 Be Next?

Chevron’s Next Big Move: CVX Stock Could Skyrocket on $55B Hess Deal & Low-Carbon Push

In summary, as of Oct 31, 2025 Chevron stands as a dividend-rich, integrated energy leader navigating a weak-oil cycle. Its stock is trading near multi-month lows but backed by record production and cash flow. Short-term catalysts include the Hess synergies and any rebound in oil prices. Longer-term, Chevron emphasizes high-return oil projects (Guyana, Permian) and steady shareholder returns, while gradually investing in lower-carbon ventures. Key factors to watch are global oil demand trends (especially in Asia), OPEC supply decisions, and the results of Q4 earnings (including Exxon, Shell). Analyst consensus sees moderate upside if oil stabilizes, but Chevron – “one of
31 October 2025
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Southern Co Shocks Markets: Data Centers Send Profits Soaring 11%

Southern Co Shocks Markets: Data Centers Send Profits Soaring 11%

Record Earnings and Growth in Q3 2025 Southern Co’s third-quarter results soared past Wall Street forecasts. On Oct. 30 Southern reported GAAP net income of $1.711 B (11.5% above Q3 2024’s $1.535 B)ajc.com, and adjusted EPS of $1.60 (vs. ~$1.50 consensus)reuters.com. Revenues climbed 7.5% to $7.82 Breuters.com. CEO Chris Womack said these results reflect the “momentum around electric demand growth opportunities” now building in the Southeastajc.com. In fact, Southern said retail electricity sales were ~1.8% higher year-to-dategurufocus.com, with Q3 usage up ~3.5% in commercial customers and ~2.7% in residential householdsgurufocus.com. The company added roughly 12,000 new customers in Q3ajc.com – well above normal
31 October 2025
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New Fortress Energy Seeks U.K. Lifeline to Dodge Bankruptcy – Shares Crash as $9 B Debt Weighs

New Fortress Energy Seeks U.K. Lifeline to Dodge Bankruptcy – Shares Crash as $9 B Debt Weighs

Deep Dive: $9 B Debt Crunch Drives Unconventional Plan New Fortress Energy – a company founded by billionaire Wes Edens – grew rapidly in recent years as an integrated gas-to-power provider, building liquefied natural gas terminals, floating LNG (FLNG) facilities, and power plants from the Americas to Asia. But that breakneck expansion came at a cost: nearly $9 billion in debt piled up on its balance sheetnews.bloomberglaw.com. When several major projects hit delays and cost overruns, NFE’s revenues and cash flows fell short, making it increasingly difficult to meet its heavy debt obligationsnews.bloomberglaw.com. The company even suspended its dividend late last year
29 October 2025
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Denison Mines Stock Skyrockets on Uranium Boom – Is the Rally Just Beginning?

Denison Mines Stock Skyrockets on Uranium Boom – Will the Rally Continue or Fizzle Out?

Stock Soars on Uranium Boom Toronto, Oct. 28, 2025 – Denison Mines shares are on a tear amid a roaring uranium market. DNN stock jumped back above $3.10 today, nearing its 52-week high, after an ~11% surgeinvesting.com. The latest spike comes on the heels of an already stellar run: year-to-date, Denison’s U.S.-listed shares have more than doubled in valuets2.tech. Earlier this month the stock hit an intraday high of about $3.35 – levels not seen in years – before some profit-taking set ints2.tech. Even with brief pullbacks, DNN remains up over 100% in 2025, vastly outperforming major indices and most
28 October 2025
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Dominion Energy Stock Primed for Rally as Analysts Hike Targets on Renewables Boom

Dominion Energy Stock Primed for Rally as Analysts Hike Targets on Renewables Boom

In-depth, Dominion’s recent moves underscore why investors are watching closely. The company is a bet on both income and growth: a high-dividend utility riding secular tailwinds. The renegade shift to renewables remains the theme. One industry analyst notes that “when the rubber meets the road, electric utilities are still turning to carbon-free sources” ts2.tech – a wry nod to Dominion’s practical pivot. The planning is concrete: Dominion issued RFPs for massive solar, wind and battery projects in Virginia and the Carolinas ts2.tech, mandated by state clean-energy laws. These projects (e.g. 1 GW+ solar farms) – coupled with strong data-center demand –
27 October 2025
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North Sea Oil Giant Petrofac’s Shocking Collapse Puts 2,000 Jobs at Risk

North Sea Oil Giant Petrofac’s Shocking Collapse Puts 2,000 Jobs at Risk

Petrofac’s Collapse into Administration Petrofac, a leading services provider to the oil, gas and renewable energy industry, filed for administration on 27 October 2025, after last-ditch restructuring talks fell apartireland-live.ie. The company confirmed it has applied to court to appoint administrators, effectively admitting it cannot meet its obligations without protection from creditorsireland-live.ie. Petrofac stressed that the insolvency filing affects only its top holding entity – all operating subsidiaries will continue to trade while “alternative options” are exploredireland-live.iereuters.com. In an announcement, the firm said administrators will work with management to “preserve value, operational capability and ongoing delivery” across Petrofac’s projectsnews.sky.com. Over
27 October 2025
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Permian Basin Boom – Veterans Honored, Oil Permits Surge, and a Power Crunch Hits Texas (What It Means for Stocks)

Permian Basin Boom – Veterans Honored, Oil Permits Surge, and a Power Crunch Hits Texas (What It Means for Stocks)

Honoring Local Heroes: A Flight of Gratitude In the Permian Basin, community pride runs as deep as the oil wells. This was on full display with the latest Permian Basin Honor Flight, which gave dozens of local veterans a three-day journey to Washington, D.C. to reflect on their service. Departing Midland on October 9th, the group visited the WWII, Korean War, Vietnam, and Lincoln Memorials, Arlington National Cemetery, and other landmarks dedicated to American sacrificefirstalert7.com. For many, it was an emotional pilgrimage. “Over the past weekend, this trip makes a veteran feel appreciated,” one participant noted, as local news documented
26 October 2025
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Liberty Energy’s Rollercoaster: LBRT Surges on Earnings Despite Oilfield Headwinds

Liberty Energy’s Rollercoaster: LBRT Surges on Earnings Despite Oilfield Headwinds

Stock Performance: From Slump to Sudden Surge ts2.techLiberty Energy’s stock has seen a dramatic swing in recent weeks. After grinding lower for most of 2025 – at one point down over 40% year-to-date – LBRT caught a bid in October, climbing roughly 15% during the monthts2.tech. The rally accelerated on October 17 when the company’s latest earnings sparked a burst of buying. Intraday, LBRT shares jumped into the mid-$15 range, marking a one-day gain of more than 20%. Even with that pop, Liberty’s stock is a far cry from where it started the year (above $20). The one-year total return
17 October 2025
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Power Play: PSEG’s Long Island Grid Deal Extends Contract – Could Stock Hit $90+?

Power Play: PSEG’s Long Island Grid Deal Extends Contract – Could Stock Hit $90+?

Long Island Contract Extension On Sept. 25, 2025 the Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) board voted to extend the contract with PSEG Long Island by five yearsprnewswire.com. This keeps PSEG as the operator of the 1.2+ million–customer electric grid on Long Island and the Rockaways through 2030. PSEG’s CEO Ralph LaRossa praised the decision: “Since 2014, PSEG Long Island has become the No. 1 overhead electric service provider in the State of New York in reliability and customer satisfaction.”prnewswire.com. The agreement was touted as cost-saving (about $17 million less to ratepayers over five years) and performance-based (tying more than half of
16 October 2025
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Hut 8 Stock Skyrockets on Bitcoin Boom, Trump-Backed Spinoff Debut, and Bold Energy Pivot

Hut 8 Stock Skyrockets on Bitcoin Boom, Trump-Backed Spinoff Debut, and Bold Energy Pivot

Hut 8 Stock Soars as Bitcoin Nears All-Time High Hut 8’s share price has been on a tear in recent weeks, riding the wave of a renewed crypto bull market. Bitcoin’s price spiked above $115,000 in late September/early October – a level not seen in years – amid optimism around a potential U.S. Bitcoin ETF approval and pro-crypto regulatory moves ts2.tech. This Bitcoin boom has had an amplified effect on mining stocks, which are high-beta plays on crypto prices. For example, Marathon Digital’s stock leapt ~17% and Hut 8’s ~18% in late September trading alone ts2.tech. Hut 8’s Toronto-listed shares hit
14 October 2025
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Shell’s $2 Billion Nigeria Gas Gamble Ignites LNG Boom Amid $8 B Investment Surge

Shell’s $2 Billion Nigeria Gas Gamble Ignites LNG Boom Amid $8 B Investment Surge

Shell Greenlights $2 B Offshore Gas Project in Nigeria Royal Dutch Shell has greenlit a $2 billion offshore gas development in Nigeria’s Niger Delta waters, partnering with indigenous firm Sunlink Energies. The project – known as the “HI” gas field – marks a significant final investment decision (FID) for Shell’s Nigeria portfolioreuters.com. Once operational, the HI field is expected to pump out 350 million standard cubic feet of gas per day at peak, roughly 60,000 barrels of oil equivalent in energy termscompressortech2.comcompressortech2.com. This gas will be funneled to the Nigeria LNG (NLNG) plant on Bonny Island, a joint venture export facility where
14 October 2025
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Power Bill Bombshell: Synergy’s $40 Million Overcharge Scandal Shakes WA Customers

Power Bill Bombshell: Synergy’s $40 Million Overcharge Scandal Shakes WA Customers

Synergy’s $40 Million Billing Blunder – What Happened? Synergy, WA’s largest electricity retailer, has been caught overcharging customers by a staggering $40 million over 16 yearsabc.net.au. The revelation, made public on 10 October 2025, sent shockwaves through Western Australia. It turns out that nearly 174,000 customers who had closed their electricity accounts continued to unknowingly send payments to Synergy – payments the company accepted into those closed accounts instead of returning themabc.net.au. This went on from 2009 until now, unnoticed as a systemic issue. Synergy’s CEO Kurt Baker explained the root cause: a flaw in the billing system allowed automatic or mistaken payments to closed accounts to slip throughabc.net.au. For example, if
10 October 2025
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Stock Market Today

Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 07.02.2026

7 February 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: February 7, 2026, 12:00 AM ESTUpdated: February 7, 2026, 12:44 AM EST Tech Wreck Signals Market Reset February 7, 2026, 12:44 AM EST. The recent **tech sector sell-off** marks a significant **market reset**. Investors are reevaluating growth expectations amid rising interest rates and economic uncertainty. The sharp decline in major technology stocks has dragged broader indexes lower, reflecting a shift from speculative gains to cautious positioning. Analysts suggest this could realign valuations with fundamental earnings and signal a more selective investment environment ahead. Market participants are watching closely as volatility increases and liquidity conditions tighten. ARC Resources
Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Seagate shares rose 5.9% to $429.32 Friday after Citigroup raised its price target to $480 and reiterated a buy rating. The gain ended a two-day slide but left the stock 6.6% below its Feb. 3 high. CEO Dave Mosley sold 20,000 shares on Feb. 2 under a pre-arranged plan, SEC filings show. U.S. jobs and inflation data next week are seen as key tests for tech stocks.
Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

7 February 2026
Cummins shares jumped 6.8% to $577.73 Friday, recovering from a nearly 9% post-earnings drop the day before. The company reported Q4 revenue up 1% to $8.54 billion, took a $218 million charge tied to its hydrogen business, and guided for 2026 EBITDA of 17–18% of sales. Demand for data center generators offset weakness in North American truck markets. Analyst reaction was mixed; Truist raised its price target.
Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

7 February 2026
Corning shares surged 8.3% to $122.16 Friday, their highest close since the dot-com era, after Meta agreed to buy up to $6 billion in fiber-optic cables. The stock is up 40% since late 2025, fueled by strong first-quarter guidance and AI data-center demand. Insiders sold shares following the rally, SEC filings show. Investors await next week’s U.S. jobs and inflation data for rate signals.
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